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Power Five Conferences Face First Revenue Decline Since 2011

5/17/2025

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In a surprising turn, the SEC, Big 12, and Pac-12 experienced their first revenue decline since 2011, with Power Five conferences collectively earning around $3.54 billion in the 2024 fiscal year. The Pac-12 suffered a notable drop as schools left the conference, while the ACC and Big 12 grappled with rising legal costs.

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In a surprising turn, the SEC, Big 12, and Pac-12 experienced their first revenue decline since 2011, with Power Five conferences collectively earning around $3.54 billion in the 2024 fiscal year. The Pac-12 suffered a notable drop as schools left the conference, while the ACC and Big 12 grappled with rising legal costs.